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GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications in Denver:
Wegovy® & Zepbound®Physician-Led Prescription Management for Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and Oral Weight Loss Medications
FDA-Approved Weight Loss Medications in Denver
Physician-led access to the most advanced metabolic therapies in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Oral Medications: From $25/mo (Cash) | Brand Name Injectables: From $25/mo (With Insurance)
At Clinical Nutrition Center, we treat obesity as a complex biological disease, not a failure of willpower. Dr. Ethan Lazarus and our board-certified providers utilize the full spectrum of FDA-approved Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs) to quiet food noise, protect muscle mass, and lower your metabolic set point.
Once-Weekly Injectable Therapies
These highly effective medications are administered just once a week and work by mimicking the natural hormones that control appetite and blood sugar.
Dual Agonists (GLP-1 + GIP)
- Zepbound® (tirzepatide)
The most powerful FDA-approved medication for chronic weight management. Targets two hormone receptors to maximize weight loss.
View Zepbound Details → - Mounjaro® (tirzepatide)
Dual-action control originally approved for Type 2 Diabetes.
View Mounjaro Details →
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
- Wegovy® (semaglutide)
A powerful weekly injection approved for weight loss and proven to reduce cardiovascular risks.
View Wegovy Details → - Ozempic® (semaglutide)
Weekly injection approved for Type 2 Diabetes, highly effective for metabolic control.
View Ozempic Details →
Daily Oral Weight Loss Medications
For patients who prefer a needle-free approach, we offer highly effective, convenient daily pills ranging from advanced oral GLP-1s to trusted traditional suppressants.
Next-Generation Oral Peptides
- Oral Wegovy® (semaglutide)
High-dose daily tablet currently making waves in clinical trials as a needle-free GLP-1 alternative.
View Oral Wegovy Details → - Foundayo™ (orforglipron)
The highly anticipated, non-peptide oral GLP-1 agonist that does not require fasting restrictions before taking.
View Foundayo Details →
Traditional Oral Suppressants
- Phentermine & Tenuate
Safe, low-cost, FDA-approved stimulants dispensed right in our clinic to help curb appetite. - Contrave® & Qsymia®
Combination therapies designed to target both hunger and the reward centers of the brain to reduce cravings.
View Traditional Orals →
Coming Soon: The Future of Weight Loss
Obesity research is advancing at lightning speed. Our medical team is closely monitoring Phase 3 clinical trials for groundbreaking pipeline medications, including:
CagriSema (Amylin + GLP-1)
Amycretin
The CNC Difference: Safety, Science & Support
We are not an anonymous “subscription box” app. We are a dedicated medical clinic serving the Denver metro area. A prescription alone isn’t enough; sustainable weight loss requires comprehensive clinical care. All medication plans at Clinical Nutrition Center include:
- SECA Body Composition Analysis: Ensuring you are losing fat tissue, not vital muscle mass.
- Metabolic Monitoring: Regular labs to protect your liver, kidneys, and thyroid during rapid weight loss.
- Registered Dietitian Support: Expert nutritional coaching and meal replacements via our e-commerce store.
- Insurance Advocacy: A dedicated in-house team to fight for your coverage through Prior Authorizations and appeals.
Unsure Which Medication is Right for You?
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Meet with our Obesity Medicine specialists to find the perfect biological match for your metabolism and budget.
Beyond the Scale: Health Benefits of Weight Loss Medication
Zepbound Improves Body Composition
Qsymia improves Waist Circumference
Zepbound lowers blood pressure and cholesterol
Wegovy reduces risk of recurrent heart attack or stroke
Mounjaro reduces risk of heart attacks
Zepbound improves Sleep Apnea
Mounjaro protects the kidneys
Contrave improves cholesterol
Ozempic protects the kidneys
Wegovy reverses fatty liver disease (MASH)
Zepbound improves cholesterol
Qsymia lowers blood pressure
Contrave lowers blood sugar
Qsymia improves cholesterol
Zepbound lowers the waist circumference
Ozempic decreases heart attack risk
The Power of Consistent Support: A Patient’s Story
Accountability is a cornerstone of our program. The monthly medical check-ins we provide along with easy access to free direct messaging through our patient portal are designed to keep you motivated and ensure your health is always the top priority. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing patients achieve what they once thought was impossible.
“I have lost 54 lbs using a GLP1 medication. They have provided me with additional tools to use with this medication. I’ve not only lost weight but I’ve lost inches. I’m not only stronger, but toned. I feel amazing!” — Annette
“The most profound change that Dr. Lazarus’ program has had on my life is that I have complete freedom from the constant food noise that I was so accustomed to.” — Alison
“He quickly had me understanding that my weight gain… was biochemical, a component of brain chemistry… The staff is supportive, kind, and helps you to understand there is much more going on to weight loss than will power.” — Vicki
Are you ready to learn more?
The first visit is free. What do you have to lose?
Weight Loss Medications
| Cost | $25 – $50 / month |
| Average Weight Loss | ~8-10% 25 pounds |
| Avoid if… | Heart disease, stroke, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled seizure |
| Side Effects | Elevation of blood pressure or heart rate, agitation, insomnia, dry mouth |
| Other Benefits | Improved energy and focus |
| Cost | $25 – $150 / month |
| Average Weight Loss | ~8-10% 25 pounds |
| Avoid if… | Heart disease, stroke, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled seizure |
| Side Effects | Elevation of blood pressure or heart rate, agitation, insomnia, dry mouth |
| Other Benefits | Improved energy and focus, less stimulation than phentermine, improved mood |
| Cost | $99 – $130 / month |
| Average Weight Loss | ~8% 25 pounds |
| Avoid if… | Seizure history, opioid pain medications |
| Side Effects | Nausea, constipation, headache, insomnia |
| Other Benefits | Improved mood, decreased cravings |
| Cost | $99 – $150 / month |
| Average Weight Loss | ~10-12% 25 pounds |
| Avoid if… | Heart disease, stroke, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled seizure, kidney stones, unsafe in pregnancy |
| Side Effects | Elevation of blood pressure or heart rate, agitation, insomnia, dry mouth, confusion, word recall |
| Other Benefits | Improved energy and focus, less migraine headaches |
| Cost | Insurance: $25 / month Otherwise, varies by dose. |
| Average Weight Loss | ~15%, or 35 pounds approximately one in three people lose 20% or more (47 pounds) |
| Avoid if… | Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC), MEN-II, Pancreatitis |
| Side Effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, burping, fatigue, headache |
| Heart Benefits | Decreased risk of recurrent heart attack |
| Liver Benefits | Improvement in Fatty Liver Disease (MASH) |
| Cost | Insurance: $25 / month Otherwise, varies by dose. |
| Average Weight Loss | ~15-20% 50 pounds |
| Avoid if… | Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC), MEN-II, Pancreatitis |
| Side Effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, burping, fatigue, headache |
| Other Benefits | Improves sleep apnea, decreased risk of type 2 diabetes. |
| Cost | Insurance: $25 / month Otherwise, varies by dose. Newly approved as Generic – check with your pharmacy. |
| Average Weight Loss | ~9% 25 pounds |
| Avoid if… | Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC), MEN-II, Pancreatitis |
| Side Effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, burping, fatigue, headache |
| Other Benefits | Same mechanism but less potent than semaglutide and tirzepatide. Daily injection (others are weekly). |
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